Richard stews in inner turmoil as Edward celebrates the Yorkist victory and George jockeys for position. When the question of the captive Henry's fate is raised, Richard is forced to make an irrevocable choice.
All hail! Bless the demon child!
Hurra! Gesegnet sei die Teufelsbrut!
Hourra ! Vive l’enfant du diable !
Lunga vita e ogni benedizione al figlio del demonio!
Славься же!
Я благословляю тебя, дьяволёнок!